?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>West Kootenay
West Kootenay Honoured for Transit Leadership
NELSON – BC Transit congratulates the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the City of Nelson on receiving the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Excellence Award in the Partnerships category. The award was presented last week at the end of the annual UBCM workshop. “The Partnerships category recognizes two...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley
Loonie Rides on BC Day
COMOX VALLEY – You’re invited to ride BC Transit for a loonie on Monday, August 6, 2012. Customers can expect detours on Route #3 and #4 during the holiday parade which is scheduled to run down Comox Avenue from approximately 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. The Comox Valley is celebrating Nautical Days with a free...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Salt Spring Island
Spring Service Changes
SALT SPRING ISLAND – On Saturday, May 4, 2013 service levels in the Salt Spring Island Transit System will see its annual spring increase. The spring service will bring added hours which will support both the start of the tourist season and a change in the ferry schedule. Later this month, BC Transit customers will...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Fort St. John
Fort St. John Transit Open Houses
FORT ST. JOHN– Here’s your chance to help the City of Fort St John, the Peace River Regional District, the District of Taylor and BC Transit shape the kind of public transportation service that works best for you and your region. BC Transit is hosting Open Houses in March. Come and take a look at...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Campbell River
Campbell River Expansion 2014
CAMPBELL RIVER – The City of Campbell River, We Wai Kai First Nation and BC Transit are pleased to introduce the new Route #16 Quinsam. A total of 800 added annual service hours will come with new route. Effective January 13, 2014 the Route #16 Quinsam will deliver four round trips weekdays from downtown Campbell...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Central Fraser Valley
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY – Tomorrow is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit, the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), City of Abbotsford and the City of Chilliwack are celebrating on March 18, 2014 by saluting some of the extraordinary men and women who go the extra mile (kilometer) to safely provide exceptional customer service. Why March...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Whistler
In Business with BC Transit
WHISTLER – BC Transit is venturing into new and innovative ways to raise revenue that will support improved transit services without putting added pressure on taxpayers. The first ever venture will take place in Whistler where Pacific Coach Lines (PCL) has signed a one-year lease to rent secured parking space on the grounds of the...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Cranbrook
Kicking Horse Service Comes to a Close
KICKING HORSE – On July 27, 2012 the Kicking Horse Country Transit service will come to an end. A combination of limited ridership and local government financial constraints led to the difficult decision to shut the service down. The Health Connections service between Golden and Cranbrook will continue. The bus leaves Golden at 8 am...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley
Comox Valley Transit Service Improvements
COMOX VALLEY – Comox Valley Regional District and BC Transit are pleased to announce expanded and improved service for the Comox Valley transit system. The addition of 1700 service hours will allow for increased frequency on many routes and a new Comox to Courtney connector route. “Our transit ridership increased 17 per cent in 2010/11...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Cowichan Valley
Ladysmith Joins BC Transit
LADYSMITH – The Government of British Columbia, the Town of Ladysmith, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit are pleased to announce BC Transit services are coming to Ladysmith in the fall of 2013. Ladysmith joins the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System. Local transit in Ladysmith will replace the existing trolley service with...